askvity

Who destroyed Hajre Aswad?

Published in Islamic History 1 min read

The Qarmatians are responsible for stealing and damaging the Hajre Aswad (Black Stone).

According to the provided reference, the Qarmatians stole the Hajre Aswad for 23 years. During this time, they broke it into smaller pieces and, disgracefully, used the fragments as part of a toilet commode. As a result, only fragments of the original Black Stone remain today.

Here's a summary of the information:

Aspect Description
Perpetrator The Qarmatians
Action Stole the Hajre Aswad, broke it into pieces, and used the fragments inappropriately.
Duration of theft 23 years
Current State Only fragments of the original Black Stone remain.

Related Articles